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Best Modern Southern American Restaurants in Mount Sterling

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4.5
Awesome(679)
$$$$
• Contemporary Southern • Lexington
Booked 27 times today
Excellent cuisine in particular the mushroom appetizer and the striped bass entree Both perfectly prepared. A must the next time in Lexington! Service was excellent too.
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3.8
Excellent(275)
$$$$
• Contemporary Southern • Lexington
Excellent food and wonderful service. I true repeat!
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4.7
Exceptional(1472)
$$$$
• Contemporary Southern • Midway
Booked 23 times today
What a wonderful experience we had at Holly Hill Inn! The restaurant is absolutely charming, with such a lovely, quaint atmosphere that makes you feel like you've discovered a hidden gem. And the food was simply outstanding! We enjoyed a beautiful salad and the Steak au Poivre, which was absolutely delicious. Everything was prepared perfectly, and the service was just as wonderful as the food. Holly Hill Inn was the perfect place to stop for a leisurely lunch while exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. It made an already special day even more memorable. Such a delightful experience and definitely a memory we will cherish! We can't recommend it highly enough and would absolutely return!
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4.7
Exceptional(5376)
$$$$
• Contemporary Southern • Lexington
Booked 41 times today
always a perfect dining experience. heartily recommend for a wonderful evening. our server, monica couldn't have done a better job.

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  • LisaGold
    Charlotte •57 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    What a wonderful experience we had at Holly Hill Inn! The restaurant is absolutely charming, with such a lovely, quaint atmosphere that makes you feel like you've discovered a hidden gem. And the food was simply outstanding! We enjoyed a beautiful salad and the Steak au Poivre, which was absolutely delicious. Everything was prepared perfectly, and the service was just as wonderful as the food. Holly Hill Inn was the perfect place to stop for a leisurely lunch while exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. It made an already special day even more memorable. Such a delightful experience and definitely a memory we will cherish! We can't recommend it highly enough and would absolutely return!
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    Holly Hill Inn$$$$• Farm-to-table• Midway
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    4.7
  • Marthe
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent cuisine in particular the mushroom appetizer and the striped bass entree Both perfectly prepared. A must the next time in Lexington! Service was excellent too.
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    Granddam$$$$• American• Lexington
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    4.5
  • kenGold
    St. Louis •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    always a perfect dining experience. heartily recommend for a wonderful evening. our server, monica couldn't have done a better job.
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    Merrick Inn$$$$• Contemporary Southern• Lexington
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    4.7
  • ChadGold
    Central Kentucky •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 1, 2026
    Excellent food and wonderful service. I true repeat!
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    33 Staves$$$$• Contemporary Southern• Lexington
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    3.8
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